Alabama Governor backs statewide stock law oppose ad ban on alcohol ads
Governor Dixon expressed support for enacting a statewide stock law citing benefits for forestry conservation agriculture and cattle wealth while warning against overly punitive provisions. He also opposed any move to ban liquor and beer advertising arguing it would disadvantage locals and shift ad revenue out of state.
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Montgomery
Ala
Dixon
Alabama
Mate TA
ABC
Britain Builds War Chest in 1939 40 Budget
Britain adds 408 million pounds for air force and 144 million for the new ministry of supply in the 1939 40 budget doubling peacetime arms spending to a record 42 554 481 pounds. France seeks Moscow talks to break the stalemate on mutual assistance as Japan drafts policies for forthcoming conferences amid Asia talks.
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Associated Press
Great Britain
France
Russia
Britain
Ministry of Supply
Moscow
Tokyo
Japan
Tiare
Chiang Kai-Shek
Asia
Tientsin
Méanchoukuo- Outer Mongolia
Khalka River
Explosion Damages Carrier Ranger Injures Seven Sailors
Naval officials investigate cause after a blast and fire at Norfolk docked carrier Ranger injure seven sailors. Firemen fought the blaze three hours. damage estimates vary from under 1,000 to 50,000 dollars with possible machinery harm. crew escaped hull fire. conditions stable.
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Norfolk
Ranger
Norfolk Navy Yard
H. E. Keys
Keyes
No Rain For Alabama Weather Report
Alabama weather stations reported no rain for a second day since May 15. Farmers worry about grass choking crops while anglers face muddy waters. The forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Friday.
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Montgomery
Ala
Alabama
Isaac Walton
Deputies Capture Man After Four Year ManSlaughter Case
Birmingham July 13 Deputies Marshall Allen and J L Boggan arrested Ormond Robinson 29 of New Orleans to pay a 1 fine and begin a 30 day jail term. Robinson had been convicted in a manslaughter case in 1935 and was brought in to serve his sentence.
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Birmingham
Ala
Marshall Allen
J. L. Boggan
Ormond Robinson
New Orleans
Boggan
Robinson
Durrett jailed for attempted bank bombing in Birmingham
Albert Durrett a Nashville real estate dealer who attempted to blow up a Birmingham bank lobby with 10 dynamite sticks after being refused 250000 was sentenced to over 60 years in a federal penitentiary according to officials.
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Birmingham
Ala
Albert Durrett
Nashville
Court Action Set Against Harlan Group After Battle
In Harlan Kentucky July 13 court action planned against more than 200 arrested by national guardsmen following a deadly clash between soldiers and coal mine pickets. Warrants expected for accessories to the fatal flash. two guardsmen and several pickets wounded. Dock Caldwell 31 of Wilson-Barger named dead. Military reinforcements and windowed jail crowd describe a tense scene as guards patrol with machine guns.
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Harlan Ky
National
Harlan” County
Aess
Workers Union
Fred W. Staple
John Hanberry
Hopkinsville
Dock Caldwell
Wilson-Barger
Staples
Paul K. Reed
Reed
William Turnblazer
Jellico
Intervention Asked In Harlan County Mine Dispute
John L. Lewis appealed to Attorney General Murphy for federal intervention in the Harlan county Kentucky mine clash. He accused Governor Chandler of oath violation and using the national guard to exact vengeance on the United Mine Workers for opposing Chandler and backing Senator Barkley in 1936. Miners have been idle since April 1 over a union shop contract.
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Washington
John L. Lewis
Murphy
Harlan’ County
Kentucky
Kentucky National Guard
Lewis
CIO
United Mine Workers
A. B. Chandler
National Guard
Chandler
United Mine Workers Union
Alben W. Barkley
Barkley
Senate
Harlan County
New Bank of Moulton Building Planned
Work will begin Monday on a new Bank of Moulton building designed by Albert R. Frahn of Decatur. J. B. Mc Bride and Son of Decatur won the contract for a one story stone structure with modern interiors, reinforced concrete vault, and up-to-date heating and electrical systems. About 100 working days are projected for completion.
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Bank of Moulton
Albert R. Frahn
Decatur
J. B. McBride and Son
Price McCullouch
Moulton
Nebrig Plumbing Company
Funeral held for Rep Sam D M Reynolds Tennessee legislator
Chattanooga officials and Reynolds family joined congressional colleagues and friends at the funeral for Sam Davis Mel Reynolds a veteran Tennessee lawmaker who died in Washington on Tuesday.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Rep
Sam Davis
Mel Reynolds
Tennessee
Washington
WPA Wage Strikes Grow as Dismissals Hit 12,906
Washington reports 12,906 WPA workers dismissed while total absent rises to 92,770 as one day protests swell. AF of L lays wage complaint before President Roosevelt and seeks talks on WPA pay and revival of federal theatre work. Harrington notes wage changes by region with Sept. 1 adjustments.
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Associated Press
Washington
WPA
Carrington Gill
FDR
American Federation of Labor
Roosevelt
White House
Dan Tracy
Electrical Workers Union
Rookertey
RFU
William Green
AFI
New York City
Cleveland
F. C Harrington
Chicago
Dixie
Harrington
North
West
South
Pension Group Plans Meeting Here Saturday
J. M. Engle chairs an Old Age Pension Group meeting set for Saturday at two o clock at the Decatur courthouse Morgan County. The session aims to discuss a bill prepared by the Morgan County Legislative Delegation before the legislative session begins with invited speakers and public attendance urged.
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J. M. Engle
Old Age Pension Group
Morgan County
Decatur
Atetend
Fifth Ave
South
Nazi led temperance drive targets alcohol and tobacco
The program establishes a state bureau against alcohol and tobacco modeled on party lines with Dr. Leonardo Conti heading regional offices. It directs demonstrations lectures and exhibits to promote a prohibitionist crusade, trains crusaders, and coordinates reform among alcoholics with health and welfare groups while favoring venues serving non alcoholic drinks.
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Hitler
Leonardo Conti
Rescue of Fifteen Aboard Glenny Mayne Barge Near Carlsbad
Coast guardsmen police deputies and firemen joined forces to rescue 15 aboard the fishing barge Glenn Mayne as it broke up in the surf near Carlsbad California. A coast guard plane sped to the scene and swimmers saved several who jumped overboard. Oceanside firefighters used an inhalator to aid exhausted victims.
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San Diego
Calif
Coast
Grand Banks
Amendments Lead In Alabama Ballot Count
Tabulated returns from 1,292 of 2,273 boxes in Alabama’s Tuesday election show four amendments leading by large margins. Amendment 1 passed 41,861 to 10,132 while Amendments 2 3 4 and 5 posted strong yes totals with varying margins.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Davis to Speak in Wetumpka Alabama Meeting
Davis director of the Alabama extension service will address Elmore county Bureau Federation in Wetumpka tomorrow. Howard Gray of New Market president of the Alabama Federation also is scheduled to speak.
TVA says it pays Alabama more than tax losses from utilities
TVA officials told the Alabama legislature that the agency already contributes more to Alabama than the state loses from public acquisition of private utilities. Estimates show $116,000 yearly tax losses with a potential $250,000 to $300,000 after full area acquisition, while TVA may pay $250,000 or more in gross Alabama energy receipts first year.
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Montgomery
Ala
Tennessee
Valley Authority
Alabama
Finance and Taxation Committee
T. L. Howard
Authority
TVA
Howard
Upstate
Mark Hode
Jefferson
W. C. Fitts, Jr
Congress
Fitts
Muscle Shoals
Knoxville
Tenn
H. H. Booth
Anniston
U. S
May
House
Unitary Affairs Committee
Hayse Tucker
Milk monopoly case dismissed in federal ruling
In Chicago on July 13 a federal judge dismissed indictments against 43 individuals and 14 groups in the milk industry charging price fixing and control of supply. The government will appeal to the Supreme Court, asserting the agriculture secretary was empowered to regulate the alleged acts.
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Chicago
Leo F. Tierney
United States Supreme Court
Charles E. Woodward
Woodward
Secretary of Agriculture
Squalus Salvage Advances as Stern Pontoons Lift Up
Naval salvage crews raise the stern pontoons of the sunken submarine Squalus after a four hour effort, signaling progress in the complex operation to free and tow the vessel. The lift aims to bring the 85 foot sub off the ocean floor from 155 feet depth with several tugs and support ships guiding the process.
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Tsmouth
N. H
Squalus
C. W. Cole
Navy Yard
G.w. Cole
Falcon
John B. Longstaff
Associated Press
Wandank
Oc. W. Cole
Weather Summary for Tennessee River Region
The Tennessee River gauge stood at 203 feet with a day of no rainfall. Temps ranged from 69 to 89 degrees as Alabama and northwest Florida reported fair skies and light variable winds. Overall, conditions were fair and warm with a gentle breeze.
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Tennessee
Alabama
Florida
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